Question

how to subtract in mixed fraction.Example.3 3/4 - 2 1/2​

Answer 1

Answer:

1 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Convert to improper fraction

15/4 - 5/2

Find Lcm of denominator

lcm= 4

15/4 - 10/4

= 15-10/4

5/4

convert back to mixed fraction

1 1/4

Answer 2

Answer:

1 1/4 Or 5/4

Step-by-step explanation:

First convert the mixed fraction to improper fraction:

3 3/4 = 15/4

2 1/2 = 5/2

Then, take out the L.C.M of 2 and 4

= 4

So, 15/4 – 10/4

= 15–10/4

= 5/4 Or 1 1/4